WHAT IS THIS PRODUCT? The Slide Board – Trolley is used in hospitals and care facilities when transferring people or patients between two beds. This may be from a hospital bed to an operating table. It is made from a strong plastic that is wipeable for infection control. WHO IS THIS PRODUCT SUITABLE FOR? Suitable in situations where someone needs to be transferred horizontally between beds. BRIEF INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Consult you manual handling advisor or suitable therapist for how to use this product safely. Generally, log roll the patient using a draw sheet and insert the slide board underneath. Roll the patient back down, ensuring that their head and hips are on the board, as these are the heaviest parts of the body to transfer, and the legs can be slide across manually. Ensure the gap between the two beds is as small as possible, and the bed’s brakes are on. Transfer the patient using the recommended manual handling technique. WHAT IS THIS PRODUCT MADE FROM? Plastic.
